by Steve Scripps | May 19, 2010 | 2010 Articles
The Story: Angels sticking with Aybar through thick or thin. The Monkey Says: Or until Maicer Izturis gets healthy. Aybar still has potential as a leadoff man but can’t find the happy medium between patience and aggressiveness, so having him move to ninth...
by Steve Scripps | May 19, 2010 | 2010 Articles
An Angel loss to the Rangers in which Mike Scioscia shouldn’t have answered the Bell. Rangers 8, Angels 7 Los Angeles Angels of AWESOMENESS You can’t really blame the Angel bats for this loss. They didn’t really get anything going against the Texas...
by Steve Scripps | May 18, 2010 | 2010 Articles
VS. Counting down to the Angels’ game against the Rangers in which two new aces get set for a showdown. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (18-22) @ Texas Rangers (21-18) Game Starters: LAA – Jered Weaver (4-2, 4.27 ERA) TEX – C.J. Wilson (3-1, 1.48 ERA) Game Info: 5:05...
by Steve Scripps | May 18, 2010 | 2010 Articles
The Story: Bobby Abreu was a late scratch yesterday because of a stiff back. The Monkey Says: This shouldn’t be of any concern. I suspect Bobby was benched as a precautionary measure so that he didn’t have to play the game on potentially wet and...
by Steve Scripps | May 18, 2010 | 2010 Articles
An Angel loss to the Rangers in which the Angels came up short but at least saw some nice progress. Rangers 4, Angels 3 Los Angeles Angels of AWESOMENESS Hey, I get to be nice to Kazmir for a change. Let’s see how that works out. So, Kaz did take the loss...
by Steve Scripps | May 17, 2010 | 2010 Articles
VS. Counting down to the Angels’ game against the Rangers in which the Angels will be visiting some old friends. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (18-21) @ Texas Rangers (20-18) Game Starters: LAA – Scott Kazmir (2-3, 6.82 ERA) TEX – Derek Holland (1-0, 0.00 ERA) Game...
by Steve Scripps | May 17, 2010 | 2010 Articles
Alright, Brandon Wood, I think that’s enough. We appreciate the effort you’ve given the Angels this year, but it is time for you to take a seat (you know, just like you do after you strikeout every third at-bat). You’ve had your chance to prove you...
by Steve Scripps | May 17, 2010 | 2010 Articles
The Story: Mike Scioscia intends to keep Howie Kendrick batting second for the foreseeable future. The Monkey Says: Sosh like the move because it puts more potential runners on base for Abreu and Hunter, but I really like it because it makes the Angel line-up deeper...
by Steve Scripps | May 17, 2010 | 2010 Articles
An Angel series sweep over the Athletics in which they shutout out the naysayers. Game 1 – Angels 4, Athletics 0 Game 2 – Angels 12, Athletics 3 Game 3 – Angels 4, Athletics 0 Los Angeles Angels of AWESOMENESS Nothing makes a fan feel better than...
by Steve Scripps | May 14, 2010 | 2010 Articles
VS. Counting down to the Angels’ series against the Athletics in which the Halos must fight against perfection. Oakland Athletics (18-17) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (15-21) Game 1 Starters: OAK – Dallas Braden (4-2, 3.33 ERA) LAA – Joe Saunders (1-5, 6.19 ERA)...
